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Channel crossing chaos: What caused queues at Dover and Folkestone and are we in for more delays?

Published 26 July 2022
By David Mullen
A 'perfect storm' was blamed for travel chaos that saw some families trapped in their cars for up to 21 hours.
Lorries

76,000 extra HGV drivers needed

A large shortage of HGV drivers in Britain – partly caused by Brexit and Covid - is leading to supply-chain issues and shortages.
Published 25 August 2021
Hyundai ships first units of hydrogen-powered heavy duty lorry

Government moves to end HGV driver shortage

The Government has written an open letter to the UK logistics sector pledging to improve working conditions and simplify tests for new drivers.
Published 21 July 2021
Future of Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port factory secure after decision to build electric vans

Ellesmere Port secure after EV investment

More than 1,000 jobs will be protected at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port factory after it decided to build electric vehicles at the plant.
Published 06 July 2021
Jeremy Clarkson has been stuck in Brexit red tape

Clarkson's farm is wrapped in Brexit red tape

Jeremy Clarkson's attempt to diversify his crop has been thwarted by Brexit red tape and French insouciance, he has claimed in a new column.
Published 18 April 2021
Eight hundred jobs in jeopardy at Vauxhall factory in Ellesmere Port

Eight hundred jobs in jeopardy at Vauxhall factory

Eight hundred jobs could be lost at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port factory as the company is decides whether or not to close the plant.
Published 22 February 2021
EU flag removed from driving licences a year on from Brexit

EU flag removed from driving licences

The EU flag has been removed from new British driving licences and number plates to mark the first anniversary of Brexit.
Published 03 February 2021
Brits will escape some speeding fines in the EU due to Brexit

British drivers may escape EU speeding fines

British drivers may evade some speeding fines incurred in EU countries following Brexit, after a European Union directive requiring the cross-bor
Published 14 January 2021
UK new car sales fell by nearly 30% during 2020

UK new car sales fell by nearly 30% during 2020

Sales of new cars in the UK fell by nearly a third in 2020, to the lowest level in nearly 30 years.
Published 06 January 2021
British car industry welcomes Brexit trade agreement with EU

British car industry welcomes Brexit deal

The trade association representing the British car industry has welcomed the new EU-UK Brexit trade agreement.
Published 24 December 2020
British Ineos Grenadier 4x4 to be built in France

Ineos Grenadier 4x4 to be built in France

The Ineos Grenadier 4x4 is to be built in France after its manufacturer said it had reached a deal with Mercedes-Benz to use its Hambach plant.
Published 09 December 2020
Study predicts UK electric car shortage for 2021

Study predicts UK electric car shortage for 2021

New research suggests the UK may face an electric vehicle shortage in 2021 due to car makers favouring production for markets in mainland Europe.
Published 13 October 2020
Nissan and Toyota to demand tariff compensation in event of no-deal Brexit

Nissan and Toyota may demand Brexit compensation

Japanese car makers Nissan and Toyota may demand recompense from the UK government if they are adversely financially affected by Brexit tariffs.
Published 05 October 2020